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V A C U U M COATERS Galileo Vacuum Systems, E. Granby, Conn.

Galileo vertical-axis vacuum coaters are the most up-to-date answer to the continuous request for high-quality, low-cost production in the automotive lighting industry. A total cycle time shorter than 15 minutes for surface activation, alumini- zation, and plasma polymerized topcoating, to- gether with reduced footprint area, ensure the lowest production cost. The fully computerized control system allows the highest quality level.

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V A C U U M DEPOSIT ION CHEMICALS CERAC Inc., Milwaukee

CERAC is a supplier of thin-film materials for the vacuum coating industry, serving markets such as optics and ophthalmics, semiconductor, aero- space, cutting tool, and others. The company offers a complete range of metals, alloys, ceramics, and inorganic compounds in forms such as pow- ders, pieces, rods, crucibles, cones, and sputtering targets of various configurations. Custom materials are also available.


H I G H - P E R F O R M A N C E T H I N - F I L M MATERIALS Target Materials Inc., Columbus, Ohio

Target Materials manufactures a vast array of metals, ceramics, and alloys for sputtering targets, evaporation sources, and other thin-film materials in virtually any customer-defined configu- ration. TMI serves many industrial coating applications as well as numerous R&D applications.


V A C U U M COATING SYSTEMS DynaVac, Hingham, Mass.

DynaVac offers a complete line of vacuum coating systems for a wide range of applications. Included are systems for physical vapor deposition of thin films, batch and in-line sputtering, and metalliz- ing. Emphasis is put on industrial-grade designs for production and/or continuous use. All systems are offered with control system architecture rang- ing from basic logic to advanced supervisory control.


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DIFFUSION P U M P S

Varian Vacuum Technologies, Lexington, Mass.

Varian Vacuum Technologies (VVT) offers a full range of products for vacuum coating including diffusion pumps; turbo molecular pumps; mechanical, dry, and scroll pumps; as well as leak detec- tors, high-performance vacuum valves, and gaug- ing. The real differentiating product offered by VVT is the expertise of its applications, support, and custom system design staff to integrate these superior components into an optimized vacuum solution.


V A C U U M COATING S Y S T E M S Mill Lane Engineering Co. Inc., Lowell, Mass.

Mill Lane offers a series of standard systems that can be configured to produce very specific ion-as- sisted optical, functional, and decorative PVD coatings while maintaining benefits of standardization including ease of service, high uptime, and full doc- umentation. The advanced, PC-based, software- driven control system uses "smart" sensors and De- viceNet compatible components. Integration into the users LAN is possible. Full automation frees operators to perform parts inspection, cleaning, and other tasks when the system is running.


VACUUM PUMP FLUIDS Fil-Tech Inc., Boston

Fil-Tech supplies silicone diffusion pump fluid from Dow Coming, DC 702, and DC 704, and its generic equivalent, FT 702 and FT 704. In addi- tion used fluids can be reprocessed to new speci- fications at a fraction of the cost of new fluids. Fil-Tech also has hydrocarbon mechanical pump fluids for various types of pumps and blowers.


RESISTANT F IN ISH Newchem Corp., Plainville, Mass.

Newrane 2731 is a finish specifically formulated for high-performance applications where chemical resistance, stain resistance, and durability are of prime importance. Newrane BD-0712 is a basecoat that provides a glossy finish ready for vacuum metalizing. Newrane TC-1207 is a topcoat that provides a protective layer over the vacuum metallized surface if desired. TC-1207 can be ap- plied in a clear finish or dyed to a desired color.


SPUTIrERINO TARGET

Academy Precision Materials, Albuquerque, N.M.

Academy Precision Materials (APM) provides quality sputtering target and evaporation materials. The company specializes in gold, silver, plat- inum, palladium, and their alloys along with sili- con, quartz, and selected high-value materials such as tantalum, niobium, and nickel-based alloys. Backing plates and bonding services are also provided for every target supplied. APM supports all major sputtering systems for use in a broad range of industries including architectural and automotive glass, thin film optics, tribological coatings, and digital storage media.


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FLIP FIXTURE Veeco-Ion Tech, Fort Collins, Colo.

The flip fixture is the latest option for Veeco-Ion Tech's Spector Optical Coating System, a thin film deposition system used to produce DWDM filters. The new figure significantly expands the Spector's capabilities by using an automated in-situ flip that coats both sides of the substrate without venting the chamber, thereby saving valuable pro- cessing time. Applications for the flip fixture include laser facet diode bars, HR and AR coatings, and optical isolators. The flip fixture has unifor- mity of less than 1.0% over 290 cm 2 and deposition rates of 2 to 3 ~/sec. The flip fixture is available as a generic paddle plate model or with the option of a customized paddle plate, tailored for the customer's substrate holders. A water-cooled and completely sealed motor ensures minimal mainte- nance.


V A C U U M COATING SYSTEM BOC Edwards, Wilmington, Mass.

The Auto500 Front Loading Box Chamber Vac- uum Coating system is a versatile thin film sys- tern for R&D or preproduction. The 50-mm diameter chamber is ideal for single-layer, multi-layer, or a combination of deposition processes using thermal resistance, E-Beam, or sputtering (RF or DC) applications. Multiple or single substrates can be coated in a single pump-down. A variety of pumping options, including diffusion, turbo, and cryo, is also available. Deposition process can be manual or completely automated for your conve- nience.


GANTRY LOADER Vergason Technology Inc., Van Etten, N.Y.

Vergason Technology Inc. now offers a Gantry Loader for the Press-Side 3000 Rapid Cycle Met- alizer. The compact PVD system, designed to work closely with the injection molding process, is now even more user friendly with the new load-assist, palm-sensor activated Gant ry Loader. The new loader also helps to decrease operator fatigue during the loading and unload- ing of fixtures in the metal izing chamber. VTI Gantry Loaders can also be retrofi t ted to exist- ing Press-Side 3000 metalizers, along with other upgrades to increase production or aid in tool changeovers.


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V A C U U M COATING TOOLS Richcraft Designs Inc., Bay City, Mich.

Richcraft Designs Inc. manufactures high-quality prototype and production tooling for selective surface coating applications in evaporative batch and sputter rapid coating systems. Tool bodies are man- ufactured of stainless steel materials and designed to maximize the systems' capacity without tool over- loading. Nickel electroforms are normally utilized to give the repeatable finish line that today's substrates require. These electroforms nest the substrate into the tool body for positive location and a positive seal of the required stop-off finish areas. If finishing requirements are less rigid, use of laser cut openings that match substrate openings can be im- plemented with very favorable results.


H I G H - V O L U M E SPUI"IrERING SOURCE Kurt J. Lesker Co., Clairton, Pa.

The Kurt J. Lesker Co. announces the release of Torus 7--a new, high-rate magnetron sputtering source. The Torus 7 is designed for high-volume coating applications due to its excellent target utilization (40-60%) and high operating power (up to 20KW DC for certain applications). The source accepts 7-in. diameter targets, from 0.5 in. to 0.75 in. thick. Other features include quick release target clamps, rugged stainless steel cooling wells, and magnets that are isolated from the cooling water. Additionally, targets may be di- rectly or indirectly cooled and there are two mounting styles to choose from.



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